Italian

Take the Parmesan out of the Pesto and you have a much sharper taste of garlic. Spread this Pesto over Rack of Lamb and you have a mouthwatering treat! The delicious flavor of roasted lamb melts into the Pesto and the result is a spectacular treat. I urge you to […]

How I miss the taste of a wonderful lasagne made with meat sauce and cheese! Well, this week I added veggie meat crumbles to my homemade tomato sauce, loaded on all the cheese and baked it. Spectacular results! This is an easy recipe made with “no boil” lasagne noodles. All […]

Roasting the eggplant rather than frying it makes this dish much lighter and less oily that what we’re used to. Fresh tomato sauce raises the flavor level of this recipe enormously; but it’s still delicious with bottled sauce. Serve with a big beautiful salad and a loaf of crusty bread. […]

This Summertime hors d’oeuvre couldn’t be more simple. You can use any type of toothpick or skewer you like. Mozzarella and Tomatoes are always perfect together. Add blueberries for the Fourth of July or just because they’re delicious! Chilled Rosé or white wine make it a real celebration!

My husband and I ate Italian Almond Tart for the first time in Rome years ago. We were utterly surprised when the waiters presented it with a small hammer. When we asked what we should do with the hammer, we were told to gently tap the tart to break it […]

I learned this recipe when I was taking a cooking class right outside of Florence, Italy. Knowing I was Kosher,the Chef made all the recipes with vegetable stock so I could eat them. There was no substitution for the chicken; so I couldn’t taste it; but I could see it […]

This recipe is so easy and versatile. Sauté vegetables of your choice, add cheese or don’t, pour beaten eggs over mixture and bake. Make the frittata before your company arrives or greet them and pop it into the oven. Have a drink and voila – brunch/lunch is ready.